Cartilage repairs slowly after adolescence because
A) the perichondrium thickens, preventing diffusion of gasses and nutrients.
B) the cartilage matrix becomes mineralized.
C) chondrocytes no longer are able to divide and secrete new matrix.
D) collagen synthesis ceases.
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Q1: The type of cartilage that forms the
Q3: In the bone matrix, osteoblasts become
A) osteocytes.
B)
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Q7: Q8: The type of cartilage that comprises the Q9: In an adult, the perichondrium Q10: The type of cartilage that forms the Q11: 
A) inhibits growth
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